Full Draw Fall 2016 - New York Bowhunters, Inc.

Fall 2016
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You did it again!! Last season’s DEC pilot
program which restricted bowhunters (not
firearm hunters) from the taking of bucks
during the first two weeks of bowseason
in a dozen WMUs statewide has been
discontinued. Although you and your WMU
may not have affected (yet) many of our
members were. Bowhunters from across the state complained
about this unfair rule. NYB was the lead (only?) statewide
organization taking a stance against it. Several of us attended
meetings with DEC officials over the past year to speak out on
behalf of bowhunters. Your voice was heard. Your membership
made that happen. If your area was affected, make sure you let
your non-NYB bowhunters know that NYB was there for them…
and make them a member. There was plenty of griping from
across the state, no excuses for those folks to not join. You know
them, sign them up.
The other big news is that NYB crossed over the 25th
Anniversary milestone!!! We celebrated this at our annual
banquet which was held at Sunny Hill Resort in Greenville
NY. Editor of Bowhunter magazine, Curt Wells was our guest
speaker on Saturday night. He provided us with some terrific
stories, along with a great video presentation. Some of our
members even got him out to do a little turkey hunting! The
beautiful Catskill mountain range served as the backdrop as
members took part in many of the outdoor activities. The
banquet has evolved, or should I say, “returned” to a rendezvous
as well. An annual rendezvous was how the banquet developed
about twenty years ago. By reintroducing outdoor shooting
activities, besides recapturing a little of the past, it’s a lot of fun!
We’ve introduced a Friday night BBQ (free for members) and
campfire. This year NYB member Ed Gorch Jr provided us with
live musical background during the lakeside BBQ. Along with
banquet chairmen, Bob Brown, and outdoor operations guru, Ed
Gorch, there were over twenty NYB members that assisted both
in front of and behind the scenes. Thank you all for making it
happen. Plans are already underway for next year. As soon as a
date is announced (depending on venue availability) mark your
calendars and bring along your bows.
At a recent BOD meeting the topic came up regarding
changes the NYS DEC Sportsmen Education program is going
through. A recent independent audit identified its strengths and
weaknesses and made suggestions. We know that a large portion
of NY’s Bowhunter Safety Instructors are also members of NYB.
However, we have no idea who they (you) are! A suggestion was
made that it might be a good idea to start a database of NYB
members whom are also bow safety instructors. As with many
ideas in NYB, when someone has what may be a good idea, once
the BOD approves, it falls on the person who had the idea…..
soooo, that being said, if you are an active instructor (teach at
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least one class every two years, plus attend refreshers)
please email me your name. I’ll pull up all your other
information through our member list. I’m not sure
exactly what we may need this for; however, at the
very least we’ll know how many instructors are NYB
members. The size of the group may determine if an
occasional “Instructor info or helpful hint section”
in Full Draw might be warranted. I look forward
to seeing the list and as with all NYB member info,
NYB does not share, sell or in any way offer for
public or private use the NYB membership database
(emails, addresses, phones, etc.)
As you know, NYB has kept our annual
membership dues as low as possible. If not for your
support of our two annual raffles, we would not be
able to exist without a substantial dues increase.
There are 5 raffle tickets included in this issue of Full
Draw. Besides yourself taking part, please contact the
office and Annie will get you more. The cash option
makes this a very saleable ticket for all, not just
hunters. You all reach into your pockets at work, etc.
for everyone else’s fundraising efforts, time for you to
return the request. NYB needs the support.
Welcome new Region 9 Representative, Craig
Underwood. If you live in “nine” drop him an
email and say hi. I know that the first thing that
many of you do upon receiving Full Draw is turn
to the Region report section to see if there is any
news of a local nature you might be interested in. If
you don’t see your county (or occasionally region)
represented it is for one of two reasons. Either there
is no one from that area who has volunteered to do
a little research and send in local archery related
news, or you the membership, are not letting your
representative know about the goings on. We have
several thousand members spread out across the
entire state, representing every nook and cranny.
From the east end of Long Island to Buffalo. From
NYC to the Adirondacks. Unfortunately only a
handful of folks volunteer to act as county or region
reps and help keep the membership informed. If you
never see your area mentioned and would like to
occasionally make a submission, or simply would like
to help assist with a current rep, drop your rep or any
BOD member or the office a message. NYB is always
looking for you.
Many of you belong to Archery (or bowhunting)
clubs. However you might be the only NYB member
in that club. Do your fellow archers even know
about NYB? Is your club an NYB Booster? Contact
a BOD member and we’ll try and get someone to
make a presentation to your club. We were contacted
recently by one of our affiliate / booster clubs,
Metropolitan R & G in Brooklyn, NY. Their Archery
Committee chair, NYB member John Jasilli, made
a proposal to our BOD that Full Draw be posted
on our website. His purpose was so that timely
and pertinent information could be cut and pasted
or attached to their membership newsletters for
distribution. This serves two functions. Informative
info could be distributed to non-NYB members.
And it serves to spread NYB’s brand and hopefully
membership. Full Draw online has been discussed in
the past as a way to save printing costs. The reason
for the BOD approving this now is NOT to stop
printing or mailing out Full Draw. The online version
will be added simply as a way to reach more people
than our membership allows. Will current members
stop their membership if they will be able to access
Full Draw online? The answer is, “No” for the
following reason. If you are a member of NYB, it is
because you recognize the need to belong to the only
statewide organization that puts bowhunting first. An
organization that represents you and fights to keep
your bowhunting rights and privileges. You are proud
to be part of the most passionate, informed and
experienced bowhunters this state has to offer. You
are happy to “give back” to the sport by supporting all
the programs NYB runs through your membership.
Receiving Full Draw is a side benefit, not your reason
for belonging. Good suggestion, John, thank you and
the other members of MR&GC for your support.
Best of luck to all of you as the season gets
underway. And while you spend the hours on stand
with only the beauty of nature and your thoughts to
entertain you, please keep in mind all those who are
in the military, away from home. Their thoughts are
wishing they could be where you are.
Richard Kirschner - President NYB
Vice President’s Report
Thank you, my NYB family for the
condolences, thoughts, and prayers.
They were very much appreciated.
From what I’ve heard, this year’s
Banquet, celebrating NYB’s 25th
Anniversary, was another success.
More attended than last year, and
it has turned into quite an event. People traveled far
and wide to attend, and everyone had a great time.
Thank you all for attending and supporting YOUR
organization. We are already working on next year’s
Banquet. A great many thanks to all those who ran it,
and helped out throughout the weekend. Hats off to
Bob Brown and his team, Ed Gorch for his weeks of
toiling on the grounds of Sunny Hill, and a BIG “Thank
you” to Sunny Hill. What a great group of people to
work with when putting on an event.
Onto business now. Another Legislative year
has come to an end, and the crossbow has not seen
expansion, despite pressure from the pro-crossbow
lobby, and 2 Bills that were in both houses in Albany.
Thank you for making the calls, and writing the letters.
We cannot rest on our laurels though, they will be back
next year and once again will seek expansion and/or full
inclusion. There are many concerns about its dangers,
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usage, and power. Let’s stay the course and prevent
it from gaining any more ground than the Governor
already gave them!!!
There is another threat looming in our future:
The Air Powered Rifle. While they have been around
and gaining a foothold in the hunting community for
several years, the Crosman/Benjamin Bullpup Airbow
can shoot crossbow bolts from its barrel. Powered by
compressed air, at 3000 psi, at full pressure, it can shoot
a bolt 450 fps. Up to 8 shots can be fired on a single
fully charged reservoir. When the trigger is pulled, it is
whisper quiet. Crosman lauds its ability to fire 8 bolts in
the same amount of time it would take to shoot 3 bolts
from a crossbow.
The company is looking to draw on the firearms
hunters who want to try archery. How ridiculous
is that? First the crossbow, now the airbow. This
implement has no place at all in any archery season or
archery-only areas. Can anyone say “poaching”? While
not cheap, that has never stood in the way of shameless
manufacturers looking to get into the archery season.
Be ready, they have already started their campaign. And
Crosman is not the only manufacturer of air powered
rifles. There are several, and some offer models that
have interchangeable barrels, and even big bore calibers.
Not archery!!!!
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LIVE THE WILD LIFE
WITH GUS CONGEMI
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A few words to the wise. First, with the Summer
here, now is a great time to check all of your hunting
gear. Specifically, if you hunt from above the ground:
Check your safety harness, lifelines, carabiners, and
climbing devices (sticks, steps, climber, ladder stand,
etc.). If using a climber, check, re-check, and check
again the cables. They do wear out and they can become
compromised. You will not know until you hit the
ground, and by that time, it is TOO LATE!!!! Most
bowhunting injuries occur from treestand falls. Some
are fatal, but they all hurt. Remember that you have a
family to go home to. Err on the side of caution and
check your gear or get your head checked.
Practice, practice, practice. Get ready for the Fall.
Enjoy your Summer, everyone.
With the pending Presidential Election, vote not for
you, but for your children and your grandchildren.
May God Bless America, and all those who protect
her home and abroad.
All the best, Al.
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From Land to Water - Sharing
Memories and Having Fun
by Edward Land
Starting off a hunting season with small game,
deer hunting to turkey and then on to the summer
months of bow fishing!
For a long time I have
walked along streams
and the water-ways of
the Erie Canal System
bow fishing. I have even
used a small flat bottom
boat and a canoe to get
back into some areas
but this was always
done during daytime
hours. Just recently my
stepson Scott and I had
a chance to hook up with a couple of great guys for
a little nighttime adventure. It was a first for Scott
and me. The night started out great as we got into the
fish right away! It took a little bit for both of us to
get into a rhythm. Yes, this meant we did do some
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missing at first, but then it was on. We both got a
few fish, then I yelled to Scott: “There’s three!” and
as I did we both shot at the same time striking the
same fish. We had a double that night along with our
three biggest fish that weighed in at 24, 18 and 17
Pounds! We ended the night with 19 fish total and
hours’ worth of
memories and
fun.
Sometimes
we have to
step back and
remember that
a trophy is more
than something
that hangs on
the wall or sits
on a shelf. A
trophy can be a
smile, memory,
an adventure
or passing on a
tradition.
We Need You!
To all NYS Bow Safety Instructors, NYB WANTS (to know) YOU!!!!
It has come to our attention that amongst NYB’s membership exists a large number of NYS DEC Bow
Safety Instructors. However we have no idea who you are! Identifying this group may be beneficial in the future.
Perhaps NYB can be used as a resource in assisting the DEC with shaping the future of their Sportsmen Ed
program(s). Or maybe it can be used to share helpful information. Depending on the size of this group, maybe
even a future “Instructors Corner” column in Full Draw. At the very least we’ll know how many instructors we
have.
If you are an active Bow Safety instructor (teach at least one class every two years, plus attend refreshers)
please email me your name. NYB can pull up all your other information through our member database. As with
all NYB member info, NYB does not share, sell or in any way offer for public or private use the NYB membership
database (emails, addresses, phones, etc.).
This will only have value if ALL instructors respond. I look forward to seeing who my fellow Bow Safety
instructors are.
Richard Kirschner - [email protected]
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Spikes needs
your
help!
- NYB Youth
Membership
As you probably know, the earlier a youth is involved
in archery, the stronger their support for the sport will
be. NYB’s Youth Membership, “Spikes”, is available for
only $10/year and includes a quality quarterly
newsletter containing relevant archery and hunting
material. Youths up to age 17 qualify for
membership. We know the future of NYB is in the
hands of our archery youth and a Spikes
membership is a great way to keep them involved. A
membership to NYB Spikes will encourage archery
pursuits all year long. By supplying an interested boy
or girl with a membership, you are not only
encouraging them, you are helping to support
bowhunting in New York.
Can you show up early
to your retirement party?
Robert Ledrich Jr
Vice President - Investments
PIM Portfolio Manager
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-483-7942
[email protected]
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Archery Tips
How to Find Antler Sheds
Archery Safety
How to Use Your Watch as a Compass
Basic Compass Reading
Archery Challenges to Improve Accuracy
Double Lung vs Heart Shot
Treestand Safety
Take Your best Shot (shot placement)
How To Age Living Deer in the Field
How Deer Survive the Winter
Post Season Scouting
How To Age Deer by Teeth Wear
Fun Activities for Junior Spikes
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of influence with a Spikes membership. You
never know, they just may be a future President
of NYB!
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SPIKES NAME:____________________________________________________________
DOB:___________________ PARENT/SPONSOR NAME:___________________________
As you probably know, the earlier a youth is involved
in archery, the stronger their support for the sport will
be. NYB’s Youth Membership, “Spikes”, is available for
only $10/year and includes a quality quarterly
newsletter containing relevant archery and hunting
material. Youths up to age 17 qualify for
membership. We know the future of NYB is in the
hands of our archery youth and a Spikes
membership is a great way to keep them involved. A
membership to NYB Spikes will encourage archery
pursuits all year long. By supplying an interested boy
or girl with a membership, you are not only
encouraging them, you are helping to support
bowhunting in New York.
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Archery Tips
How to Find Antler Sheds
Archery Safety
How to Use Your Watch as a Compass
Basic Compass Reading
Archery Challenges to Improve Accuracy
Double Lung vs Heart Shot
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Legislative Report
David Kosowski - July 1, 2016
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Deer Management Planning for 2016
Disadvantages:
1. The DEC initiated the regulatory process to
discontinue an antlerless-only season during the
first ten days of the southern zone early archery
season and the late nine day muzzle loading/bow
season. Thus, for the 2016 seasons bow and muzzle
loader hunters will be able to harvest deer of either
sex.
* Deer, especially big bucks, will relocate to their
safe places and/or go nocturnal,
* Will shift harvest from later seasons
(bow, gun & muzzle loader) to an early muzzle
loader season with no substantial overall increase
in harvest,
* Not an option in archery-only areas where
firearm/muzzle loader use is prohibited.
2. In an effort to increase the harvest of the overpopulated deer herd in Suffolk County, legislation
has been approved by both state houses and awaits
the Governor’s signature that will extend the deer
season by two months for longbow hunters. Once
the Governor signs this legislation the current
archery season, which currently ends on January 31st
in Suffolk County, will now close on March 31st.
3. The DEC plans on implementing Stage 3 of their
management plan for the 2017 season and are
currently seeking feedback on the following three
options that would create a new antlerless-only
muzzle loader season in twelve southern zone
wildlife management units;
Option #1 - in mid-September,
Option #2 - sometime in October or
November during the early archery season,
Option #3 - in late December and
early January.
4. The DEC is stating that they believe “the
September option would be most effective to
increase overall antlerless harvest.”
Advantage from bowhunters perspective:
* Will not be placed within the early archery season.
Advantage from DEC perspective;
* Potential decrease in button bucks harvest as
will be more recognizable as fawns,
* Will expand muzzle loading hunting
opportunities,
* Sets a precedent for future expansion of early
muzzle loader use.
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* Summer like conditions,
5. Options that the DEC is currently NOT
considering, but should be;
(1) Antlerless-only days during a portion of
the more effective regular gun season,
(2) use of baited sites, especially in archery
only areas,
(3) unrestricted use of available DMPs
and DMAPs,
(4) earn-a-buck program,
(5) one buck per hunter per year.
If other alternatives are not adopted, the DEC
will place muzzle loader rifles before or during the
early southern zone archery season.
6. The DEC is soliciting public opinion on these
issues via;
(1) mail: NYS DEC, Bureau of Wildlife,
625 Broadway, 5th Floor,
Albany, New York 12233-8925
(2) e-mail: [email protected]
(include under the subject line Deer Management Planning 2016)
(3) on-line survey: search Yahoo
Google - “NYSDEC Deer
Management Planning Public
Input Form” and/or
“www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2767830
NYSDEC-Deer-Management
Planning-2016”
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New York Bowhunter’s Boosters Tell ‘em NYB Inc. sent you!
The Bowhunter Booster Program was started in 1993. We are proud to list the clubs, businesses and individuals who
have become NYB Boosters to date. You can become listed as a Booster for a minimum of $30 per year by marking the
membership application as “Booster” or by calling 585-229-7468.
Jim McSwigin
78 Sunset Trail
Bronx, NY 10465
718-792-8132
Kristie Leigh Farm
182 Maple Avenue
Goshen, NY 10924
845-294-8041
John LaVelle
92 Strawtown Road
New City, NY 10956-6837
845-639-9526
[email protected]
Region 1:
Genus Logistics
76 Albany Blvd.
Atlantic Beach, NY 11509
[email protected]
Suffolk Archers & Bowhunters
PO Box 8087
Hicksville, NY 11801-8087
516-873-8898
Region 2:
Metropolitan Rod & Gun Club
162 Pacific St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
John Jasilli
646-229-5140
[email protected]
John Jasilli, Esq.
708 3rd Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10017
[email protected]
Pro Line Archery
95-11 101st Avenue
Ozone Park, NY 11416
718-845-9280
Region 3:
Backwoods Bass Guide Service
532 Peekskill Hollow Road
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
Paul Romanych
914-714-0838
[email protected]
Fox Studios Taxidermy &
Booking Agent
3 Old Postal Road
Cold Springs, NY 10515
845-265-2300
www.foxstudiostaxidermy.com
Tupper Lake Archers
PO Box 752
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
Kathy Tessier
518-359-9715
www.tupperlakearchers.net
West Falls Conservation Society, Inc.
Mike Ventre
55 Bridge Street
West Falls, NY 14170
716-652-4650
Wayne Girard
13 Russet Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-473-3263
Green Island Rod & Gun Club
PO Box 25
Melrose, NY 12121
[email protected]
High Woods Sportsmen’s Club
PO Box 93
Saugerties, NY 12477
845-246-4711
Middleburgh Rod & Gun Club
PO Box 24
Middleburgh, NY 12122
518-827-8440
[email protected]
North Dutchess Rod & Gun
PO Box 728
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
845-846-3711
[email protected]
Ti Yogi Bowmen
57 Mill Rd.
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Deborah Houston
845-229-7570
tiyogi.bowmen.com
Wildlife Creations Taxidermy
Studio
3515 Route 82
Millbrook, NY 12545
845-677-6887
Email: [email protected]
Walter Wissel
116 Cherry Hill Rd.
Carmel, NY 10512
Region 4:
Armstrong’s Elk Farm
936 Hervey Sunside Road
Cornwallville, NY 12418
518-622-8452
[email protected]
Norton Hill Wildlife Club
PO Box 652
Greenville, NY 12083
Phoenicia Fish & Game Club
c/o PO Box 563
Shokan, NY 12481
Lewis Berryan
[email protected]
Tri Village Bowhunter’s Club
PO Box 22
Nassau, NY 12123
518-766-4310
[email protected]
Region 6:
Art’s Archery Shop
420 Williams Street
Oneida, NY 13421
315-363-1241
Ferari’s Archery
2243 County Route 42
Carthage, NY 13619
Michael A. Ferari
315-493-2295
[email protected]
Lillie’s Agway & Archery
7794 Park Ave.
Holland Patent, NY 13354
Ian Brucker
315-865-8105
[email protected]
Region 7:
AJ’s Archery
3938 Nelson Heights Road
Cazenovia, NY 13035
315-655-2697
[email protected]
The Cleanery Laundromat
1801 Coldsprings Rd.
Liverpool, NY 13090
315-382-5658
[email protected]
AND
The Cleanery Laundromat
3969 Port St.
Pulaski, NY 13142
315-453-3051
AND
Mexico Laundromat
3262 Main St.
Mexico, NY 13114
315-677-3634
Flashing Feathers Bowhunters
258 Jersey Hill Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-277-1543
Knickerbockers Deer
Processing
683 Merrills Creek Road
Marathon, NY 13803
607-849-6580
Wayne-O’s Guide Service
85 Ft. Leazier Rd.
Mexico, NY 13114
Wayne Weber
315-529-3886
wayne@wayneosguideservice.
com
Region 8:
Buckskin Bowmen
2613 Durling Road
Seneca Falls, NY 13148-9713
315-568-5422
Bullzeye Archery
6550 Route 5 & 20
Bloomfield, NY 14469
Rich
585-657-7417
Dave’s Pop-up Scent Canisters
1215 Mosley Rd.
Victor, NY 14564
585-425-7526
[email protected]
Bill Fox & Son Construction
& Remodeling
9346 South Street Road
LeRoy, NY 14482
585-356-4992
[email protected]
Dave Peck
6469 Stone Hill Rd.
Livonia, NY 14487
585-519-2360
Ronald Scardetta, DDS
632 Ridge Road
Webster, NY 14580
585-671-4420
Seneca Lodge, Inc. –
Motel & Restaurant
Watkins Glen State Park
South Entrance
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
607-535-2014
TDC Taxidermy
4159 Retsof Rd.
Piffard, NY 14533
[email protected]
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Region 9:
Melvin Brand, Jr.
1371 Transit Rd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Hawkeye Bowman, Inc.
13300 Clinton St.
Alden, NY 14004
[email protected]
hawkeyebowmen.com
FaceBook: hawkeye bowmen inc.
Ike’s In the Wild
37 South Autumn St.
Williamsville, NY 14221
[email protected]
Kishels Scent & Lurers Dealer
Little Ridge Archery
8862 Ridge Road
Gasport, NY 14067
716-772-7753
Ronald Piontkowski
1964 Exchange Street Road
Attica, NY 14011
585-535-7185
[email protected]
Daryl VerHague
234 Chestnut Street
Fredonia, NY 14063-1604
716-672-6757
Out of State:
Cos Cob Archers
PO Box 351
Cos Cob, CT 06807
203-625-9421
www.coscobarchers.com
Richard Jones
19 Fox Hollow Rd.
Pequea, PA 17565
747-284-3914
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REGION REPORTS
Hello All,
I hope all of you are having a great summer. We
are fast approaching bow season here on Long Island
and we have a lot of work to do in prep for the season.
Practice, Practice, Practice. If you are looking for a free
outdoor place to practice, check out Cedar Creek Park
in Seaford. They have a nice outdoor range. They do not
allow any 3-D targets. If you haven’t installed your trail
camera yet get to it, we are seeing some nice growth
and it is a great way to pattern deer. I have a couple of
tips when using cameras, go in as if you were actually
hunting, scent free, wear gloves to not spread your sent
in the area. Don’t check too often. The more you go into
Greetings Region 2!!!! Summer is upon us and now is
the time to get out and let those arrows fly. Find a 3D
shoot, go to the range, and shoot. Check your gear as
well. I have more on that in my Vice President’s Report.
I want you all in Region 2 to start planning on
attending next year’s Banquet. It keeps getting better
and better. It is a weekend of good times, spent with
like minded folks in a beautiful resort. Rolling hills, golf
course, turkey hunting, and all stuff NYB.
NYB would like to give special thanks to Brooklyn
member John Jasilli. John invited NYB to address his
club, The Metropolitan Rod and Gun Club. Not only
did MRGC sign on as a Booster, but several members
joined NYB as well. President Rich Kirschner and
Treasurer Jim Beltrami went down and were met with a
the woods the more you
disturb the area. Good luck and
God bless. Have fun and as always bring
a young person with you when doing all the prep.
Our kids are our future.
Donald Tasch, Region 1
[email protected]
very warm reception. If you live in NYC or nearby, go
down and check them out. Visit their website at www.
metrogc.org/
Remember to vote in the upcoming Presidential
Election. But not for you, vote for your children and
your grandchildren.
May God Bless America and all those who protect
her both home and abroad.
All the best, Al.
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Thanks to all from Region 3 who attended NYB’s
Banquet. It has evolved, or should we say, “returned”
to a rendezvous as well. An annual rendezvous was
how the banquet developed a few years after NYB was
formed. By reintroducing outdoor shooting activities,
besides recapturing a little of the past, it’s a lot of
fun! And now that it is in Greene County, it’s in our
backyard. Many of you spent a dozen years traveling up
to Regions 7 & 8 to attend. Or did not attend because of
the distance. While we have it down here, please make
every effort to take part next year and bring your bows.
Thanks to Bob Brown, Ed Gorch and the twenty other
members that made it happen.
A few upcoming events in Rockland County. See the
report below and give Anthony a hand if you can spare
a few hours on the days mentioned.
If you would like more than the 5 annual raffle
tickets included in this Full Draw, please contact the
office and Annie will send you as many as you like. The
cash option makes this a very saleable ticket for all, not
just hunters. You all reach into your pockets at work etc.
for everyone else’s fund raising efforts, time for you to
return the request to everyone that hits you up. NYB
needs the support.
SULLIVAN COUNTY REPORT
Another enjoyable banquet/rendezvous is in the
books. There were a few of us from Sullivan County
that attended and we had a great time. Having this
function at Sunny Hill Resort in Greenville has made it
much more enjoyable because of the outdoor activities
going on for three days. Try to make it next year as I
believe it will be a repeat of the last two years. I even
made a turkey hunt of it and had a number of toms
talking but didn’t get to sling any arrows.
We have had some high winds lately in this area of
Sullivan County and the branches that have fallen from
the trees have small acorns starting to grow. We are
now getting some much needed rain so hopefully the
acorns left will give us another good crop in the fall.
Bucks and bears have been seen, though the sightings of
turkey poults is low again around where I live.
Applications for the 20th annual Sullivan County
Archers Youth Camp have been coming in slow this
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year. Members even trucked
our bows, arrows, and targets to
the Ulster county youth expo and gave out applications
there, but no returns. Historically there is a late
response, hopefully this year also!
There are no scheduled 3D shoots for Catskill
Mountain Archers this summer, so if you are interested
in tuning up those archery skills before the season starts
I would suggest carpooling to Orange County and
shooting the Tri Valley events. At least get shooting,
the October 1st opener will be here before you know it.
Shoot straight!!!
Harry Walker, Region 3 and Sullivan County Rep.
149 South Shore Drive - Wolf Lake
Wurtsboro, NY 12790
[email protected]
845-794-6752
PUTNAM COUNTY REPORT
Greetings from Putnam County,
I am sure that like myself everyone is counting down
the days to opening day. Hopefully everyone has been
practicing so when that deer steps into our shooting lane
we make a clean ethical shot. I really don’t know what
to expect this season down here. Last year was the worst
that I have ever seen.
I was speaking to Kurt from Fox Taxidermy and he
urged me to relay a message to everyone. With the early
seasons (especially bear) it is vital to get your animal
processed as soon as possible. He has heard of too many
bears as well as deer going to waste because the hunter
did not take care of them in the warm weather. We owe it
to the animals that we hunt. If you are not able to skin out
the animal yourself pack it in ice. Place ice in the chest
cavity, groin area and neck area and wrap it in a tarp
making a little refrigerated area. Call your taxidermist
immediately (if you are going that route) so they can skin
it out for you preserving the meat and hide.
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The coyote problem down here is unbelievable. I just
heard a story of someone who found a coyote den and
placed a trail camera facing the opening. In the time
that it was there, the coyotes have dragged 14 fawns
into the den. NYS needs to help with this problem.
Due to the hides not being worth anything at auction
no serious trappers are pursuing them leaving them
unchecked. Not only should the season be open longer
(or year round) but maybe a bounty put into place like
states out west have been doing for decades. I just heard
that the Carolinas and Pennsylvania are now offering a
bounty on coyotes. Maybe this is what it would take to
get trappers interested in coyotes again.
On a final note. When being tested for Lyme by
your doctor (hopefully everyone is) have them also test
for Babesiosis. The symptoms are anemia (because the
disease destroys red blood cells) causing aches, fatigue
and headaches. I was speaking to my doctor and he
was telling me that there has been an outbreak of cases
in the state. Unlike Lyme, the tick does not need to
be embedded as long to contract the disease. There is
no bullseye present like some of the Lyme cases. Take
necessary precautions so you lessen the chances of
being bitten by ticks, but be tested.
Stay safe and shoot straight,
Richard Chizzik, Putnam County Rep.
[email protected]
DUTCHESS COUNTY REPORT
Greetings All,
I hope you are all enjoying the summer and keeping
those shooting skills honed for the upcoming season. It
will be here before you know it. A few arrows a day keep
your muscles tuned and build confidence so you can
enjoy our sport even more.
I would like to give a huge thanks to Bob Brown
and his crew for providing us with a fantastic banquet/
rendezvous. Also, another big thanks to our BOD and
all who helped make this event possible, especially Ed
Gorch who secures this location for us. For those of
you who didn’t make it this year I strongly urge you
to attend next year. The BBQ on Friday evening was
spectacular as well. There was even a 3D shoot set up
which many of us took advantage of, adding to the fun.
I was speaking with Kevin Armstrong after the event
and he summed it up perfectly, “These banquets are
more like a family reunion than anything else, you see
most of the people here once a year and it’s like you have
known them all your life.” I completely agree with Kevin
and everyone has a great time!
I also had the pleasure of attending Uncle Barry
Wensel’s boot camp with my son Bobby this past
March. The three day event was quite possibly the most
informative and entertaining camp I’ve ever attended.
Our time was spent in the classroom and woods along
with the privilege of seeing the actual stands Barry took
many of his “Booners.” I will have more on this later
in an article. For those of you who don’t know, Barry
underwent triple bypass surgery the week after the boot
camp. As of this writing, he is recovering nicely.
3D shoots are another great way to stay in shape
during the off season. I had never attended one before
joining Ti Yogi Bowmen. I have found that being forced
to focus on the kill zones of different animals, increased
my accuracy and knowledge. If you haven’t tried one, I
highly recommend you do.
I’ll end with a list of 3-D shoots for Dutchess County
in 2016. This list was graciously provided by John
Lukavic. Special thanks to you John for joining NYB on
a three year hitch. We are very happy you did!
8/14 @ Ti Yogi, 8/21 @ Whortlekill R & G, 8/28 @
Northern Dutchess, 9/3 @ Whortlekill R & G,
9/11 @ Southern Dutchess, 9/18 @ Putnam F & G &
Northern Dutchess, 9/25 @ Ti Yogi,
10/9 Traditonal Only Shoot @ Ti Yogi.
That is about it from Dutchess County for now. As
always, please let me know if there are any activities
going on in the county that NYB might be interested in.
Keep em Sharp,
Bob Ledrich, Dutchess County Rep
[email protected]
845-266-0615
ORANGE COUNTY REPORT
Greetings from Orange County,
I hope everyone has had a safe and enjoyable
summer. I’ve been seeing a bunch of healthy fawns all
across Orange County, which is probably due to last
year’s mild winter and bumper acorn crop. With all of
the forage around, it should lead to a healthy herd of
deer for this upcoming season.
We have a few upcoming local events to note: TriCounty Archers will host its annual Josh Decker 3-D shoot
to benefit local cancer patients. The event will be held on
September 4th at Otisville Sportsmen’s Association. These
shoots are not only a great way to sharpen your skills, but
a great way to help support a local charity.
Orange County Federation of Sportsman will host
its annual dinner on Saturday, September 10th at Kuhl
Highland House in Middletown. Its a great chance to
catch up on local news, eat some good food and maybe
even win a prize or two. This year they will be honoring
all our veterans of the armed forces. Go to www.ocfsc.
org to register.
Shawangunk Fish and Game Association will host
an Outdoor Flea Market on August 27th at 37 Denman
Road in Middletown. This event will take place rain or
shine and will run from 8am to 3pm. Free admission to
the public.
That’s about it from Orange County. Break out
those scouting cameras and hang those tree stands.
Preparation is key to having a successful season. Please
feel free to contact me with any info or questions you
might have.. Till next time…
Chris Smith, Orange County Rep.
[email protected]
ROCKLAND COUNTY REPORT
Hello fellow members. Hope this summer has been
good to you so far. Most of the woods are nice and
green and fawns should have dropped by now. I have
been seeing a nice crop of velvet covered bucks here in
Rockland.
All of the wonderful landscaping the deer are
devouring seems to be doing them well in the antler
department. On Sept 17th at 9am, NY Bowhunters will
again be at Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw
helping those healing at the hospital and visiting for
therapy by sending a few sticks down range. If you
would like to be part of this event contact me. It is a
rewarding day. On the following weekend Sept. 24th.
The United Association of Sportsmen of Rockland
County will be holding its 5th annual National Hunting
and Fishing day at Congers lake Park from 9am - 3pm.
NY Bowhunters has been asked to handle the archery
shooting at that event. We have done this event many
times and the reviews have always been great. We had
over 400 people come by and shoot arrows at last year’s
event. Again, if you are inclined to come and help out,
we could use your help. This is a very busy day for local
NYB members and many hands make light work. Come
on down and help out. This is a National day happening
throughout the country. Need I say how important is to
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show the public that Hunting and Fishing are not dirty
words. Did I mention that everything that day is FREE?
Yes, Free.
Our 25th banquet has passed and it was one heck
of a good time. Congrats again to the chairman Bob
Brown and his committee for a job well done. Sunny
Hill has so much to offer, I hope to see you there
next year. Don’t forget to bring your bow! June 18th
NYB had our BOD meeting and let me tell you of the
incredible people we have here at NYB. The record
keeping and accounting is impeccable! Hats off to
Annie Jacobs our secretary and Treasurer Jim Beltrami
for counting and keeping track of EVERY bean in that
jar. Great job and thanks for doing it.
DEC has had and is having a few retirements/
appointments in the next few months. There is a new
commissioner, Basil Seggos. NYB congratulates and
welcomes him and we look forward to dealing with him
on issues that will affect all bowhunters. While we are
talking about DEC. Thank you to the members who
contacted DEC and voiced opposition to the “antlerlessonly”(in certain WMU’s) the first two weeks of archery
season. That plan was rescinded. Things like this only
happen when the public gets in touch with DEC and
tells them how they feel. DEC seemed to be listening.
One of the items I have been trying to accomplish
here in Rockland County is to have our deer season
extended until New Year’s Eve (same as Westchester
County). This will add an additional two weeks of
hunting for us archers here in Rockland. Our county
is one of the few in NYS that do not have a buck take
objective due the lack of hunting access. So if we can get
those extra 2 weeks it will add more opportunity for us.
Remember...get a kid involved in hunting or fishing.
If we don’t do it...Who will?
Keep in your hearts and prayers our brave men and
women of the armed forces and make sure you are
registered to vote and do so. Our future depends on it.
Anthony Picariello, Rockland County Rep
[email protected]
WESTCHESTER COUNTY REPORT
Welcome to all of you new members that signed up
to NYB when you took your bow safety class over the
last few months at Extreme Archery in Mamaroneck.
Thanks to member Lou Micelli who has taken on
county coordinator responsibilities along with bow
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safety master instructor and Westchester County
bowhunting and archery pioneer, John Santagate. It
takes an amazing time commitment to coordinate the
bow safety classes and instructors and these guys have
their own lives, families and interests just like the rest of
us. Thanks to Lou for jumping in with both feet.
Don’t forget, if you are looking for a great place to
shoot, or some great people to shoot with, check out
Cos Cob Archers just a stone’s throw from most of you
in Westchester (and the Bronx too!). The last Sunday of
every month is open for non-members to check out the
twenty eight field or forty 3-D targets spread out over 23
wooded acres.
The next Westchester Bowhunters Association
meeting should be on Tuesday, September 20th but
check their calendar at www.westchesterbowhunters.
com to make sure. If you are not yet a member, stop by.
By signing up you are helping those that are working
to assure we keep our local hunting opportunities. Not
sure how anyone that hunts or simply shoots for fun,
does not join those groups that have fought and will
continue to fight for their rights.
Anyone interested in being a co – county rep in
Westchester? We could use another member to stay
on top of the county’s happenings. Send an email to
[email protected]
ULSTER COUNTY REPORT
Hi, my name is Bob DiGiacomio and I’m the new
Ulster Co- Rep. along with John Polk. I’ve met some
Well, it looks like our yearly Banquet has found a
home at Sunny Hill Resort in Greene County. This was
our 25th anniversary and everyone attending had a
wonderful time. What’s nice about having a weekend
event, it gives us a break to just sit down and relax
around the fire on Friday night with old friends. In
the past our one day Banquet was rush, rush, rush. We
didn’t have a chance to enjoy the time with our fellow
bowhunters. Don’t get me wrong, I always loved going,
but it seemed to end so fast. With the new location and
having three days, it’s like a Banquet, Rendezvous and
3D shoot all in one. Mark your calendar for next year’s
date, the 5, 6 and 7 of May and hope for good weather.
By the time you receive this Full Draw you should
all be itching to get out and about checking stands,
looking over your favorite spots for deer activity. I can
really great NYB members over the last few years and
volunteered to assist as a representative in my county.
I’ve got about twenty years hunting with a bow and have
been in NYB for about ten. Although I’ve been using a
Martin Compound, I also have been learning to use a
recurve. Other hobbies include fishing (fly & spinning
fresh & salt water). Also hunt with a gun, enjoy it all!
Ed Gorch (R-4 Rep) cornered me one day in Gander
Mountain, sold me a raffle ticket and a membership.
He’s a tough one to say, “No” to!
As you read this, I’m sure you are as excited as I
am as we prepare for the upcoming deer season, just
around the corner. As the season unfolds, let me know
about your observations (you don’t have to tell me
exactly where!). Other members like to know how
everyone is doing (rut timing, herd health, etc.) and it
would help me with my next report. Especially if you
hear of a young hunter having success. If you are a
member of an Archery or Hunting club here in Ulster,
please contact me. I’d love to know who my bowhunting
neighbors are and could use this column to promote
your organization.
By the way if you missed the Banquet / Rendezvous
this past May, it was great! It used to be about four hours
away from us but now it’s practically in our back yard.
We’d love to see a big turnout from Ulster next year.
Drop me an email, and HAPPY hunting,
Bob DiGiacomio, Ulster Co Rep
[email protected]
only hope its
a little better
than last
year. I’ve noticed the
apple trees around don’t look like
they have buds or the start of fruit, it could
be the last frost we had after that warm spell did them
in, but what the hell do I know about trees, I was born
in Brooklyn. It’s going to be interesting over the next
few years seeing what moves the DEC is going to make
to meet the problem of too many deer in one unit and
other units with a drastic decline of deer. Our last Board
of Directors meeting was held at Jimmy McSwigin’s
camp in Hancock not far off Rt. 17 and in all the years
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meeting at his place, I never saw a deer. Jim said it’s
getting worse each year.
Locally, I had a few more members join NYB at the
Banquet, even a grandmother signing up her grandson
for a life membership for Spikes and it’s good to see
a few more guys are starting to step up and help out
at our NYB events in Greene County. I was recently
talking with our editor Andrew Cotraccia about our
Full Draw magazine; he could use a few stories or
pictures of your hunts for publication. Don’t worry
about the writing; he has a lot of free time on his hands
in-between feeding and changing baby diapers for his
new baby girl. Congratulations again, Andrew. He told
me if it was a boy, he was going to name him Eddie,
now I have to wait for the next one. Well, if anyone has
any bowhunting related news they want to pass on,
please drop me an email. Region 4 is a large area with
thousands of bowhunters and a lot going on. If you love
bowhunting, it’s time for few new guys to step up to the
plate and become a County Rep. The word is volunteer.
How many of you talk and talk about bowhunting and
show the pictures of your kill, but when it comes time
to raise your hand and get involved, you’re silent. It’s
your passion, step up and protect it.
Take Care,
Ed Gorch, Region 4 Rep.
Greene County Rep.
[email protected], 518-634-7139
Hello from Region 5
First off I would like to commend the entire staff that
organized and worked at this year’s 25th anniversary
banquet as well as the great hospitality of the staff at
Sunny Hill. Everyone seemed to have a great time and
we are looking forward to next year already.
It was our pleasure to present Ed Gorch with another
check this year for $1000 in support of the Camo to
Camo program.
This spring has been very different here to say the
least. Extremely warm temps and virtually no snow this
winter seemed to screw things up as far as fishing goes
but on the flip side of this is the mild winter means less
winter kill for the deer herds. Reports are that people
are seeing many does with as many as 3, yes 3 fawns.
Now if we can just keep them safe from the coyotes
and bears. As well as the deer we are starting to see
many moose with calves. This past month 2 calves
have, unfortunately been struck by cars and killed, so if
traveling around this area keep an eye out for them.
The
area 3-D
shoot
season
is well
underway
and what
a season it
has been so far. The weather
for the most part has been great.
One of the things I have noticed is the
increasing number of kids showing up. Families are
coming and finding out this is a great way to have a
family outing without breaking the bank.
At our club, our Mt. Challenge held the last full
weekend in August is our biggest shoot. We offer 4
courses of 15 targets to shoot over 2 days, a DJ on
Saturday night, a cook your own steak dinner for a
minimal fee, great door prizes and trophies for the
awards on Sunday. Hope to see you there.
Dave
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Summer is here! Not a lot of 90° weather yet, but
plenty of mid-eighties and humidity. Great weather to
get out and see how different your hunting area is from
November.
We had another superb NYB Annual Banquet—
our 25th year celebration! The 3D course through
the woods was extremely popular. Be sure to thank
Ed Gorch for setting it all up. There were a lot of
hunts auctioned off, with many going for very low
prices--$500 for a 4 day Canada Bear hunt! A week
long African hunt for less than $1000! Some very good
bargains were had by all! Plan now for next year—:
May 5th, 2017! Order your tickets now!
Our 19th Annual Region 6 Youth Bowhunting
Camp is on schedule to educate and enlighten another
group of youths this summer. If you were able to help
out, thank you. If not, put it on your list now for next
year.
Following the Youth Camp, our next outing will be
the Woodsman Field Days on August 19th, 20th, &
21st, 2016. We visit with a lot of Region 6 members
during this event, so it is quite popular. If you haven’t
volunteered to help out at the table with us, at least stop
by and say Hi. Contact Chris Ford, or me, to help NYB
spread the good word and sign up new members.
The New York Bowhunters Facebook Page still
posts up-to-the-minute updates on what is happening
around the state. Facebook also streams on our NYB
home web page. Go to: www.newyorkbowhunters.com.
We are trying to keep the web page up-to-date on what
is going on in Albany, Canandaigua, and everywhere
our programs take us: Camo-to-Camo, Youth Camps,
Physically Challenged Hunts, etc. … How can we
make the web page better for
you? If you have any comments,
recommendations, or suggestions for
the NYB website, please drop me a line.
When you are attending the family gatherings this
summer, bring along an NYB application or 2 with you.
If you can’t get your family to join the largest organized
hunting organization in NYS, you’re not doing it right!
You don’t have to be a hunter to join! Sign up Aunt
Josey. Hand out Spikes newsletters (yes, you should
be signed up as a Spikes member, too) to the youth
hunters, they are our future! Start grooming every child
in your extended family over 10 yrs old, and take one
hunting this Fall.
Thank you to all of our NYB Boosters for their
support of the NY Bowhunters. A better way to thank
them would be for you to visit their shop. If nothing else,
just stop in to say hello—they’ll appreciate it! Support
NYB any way you can and have a great time, too.
Bill Snyder
Region #6 Rep.
3012 Pine Ridge Road
Canastota, NY 13032
[email protected]
Cell #315.415.0966
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by Jody Ferrara
Well not much has happened in the Region 8 area, and
if it did it didn’t get to me. A big shout out goes to Larry
Osborne, his brother Bob, and nephew Nate for stepping
up and being the cooks for the 2016 Region 8 Camp. Also,
again a “Thank You” to Fran and Kris at Dogtown for
providing the meat for this event. Our other supporter is
Rich at Bullzeye Archery.
Well on the weekend of June 24-26 10 kids showed up
from around both Region 8 and 9 to get certified. Again it
was a 50/50 of Girls to Boys. We also had two dads come
and help to support their kids. One family came from
Warsaw area and dad got certified also. This year was
a slow start and possible interest in getting certified for
archery. Thanks to Annie Jacob for putting up an ad in the
Honeoye Happening social site we got several last minute
participants. Several people expressed interest though never
replied to mailings and phone calls.
While at the camp we had several special people come
and give a demonstration related to archery. Bob Ranaletta
came and did his trick shooting, and Paul Wiley brought his
Deer Search dog and explained what he does. Ah, I forgot
the dog’s name, maybe Zeus. What a great calm dog he was.
ECO Stansfeld came and spent time explaining the law side
of hunting and he spent time having dinner with us. If a
picture of the event is posted you’ll see that these kids were
jokers. On a safety tip, don’t go into the field when flu flu’s
are being shot to get a picture because you might end up
the target,
as I did. An
arrow went
my way and
hit me in
my pocket
though I keep
my wallet there
so it deflected off and wasn’t
harmed. Lucky me.
On Aug. 6 it is Customer Appreciation
Day at Bullzeye Archery and the Outdoor Store in East
Bloomfield. Stop by and bring your bow for the shoot off.
The Western New York Bowhunting festival at Swain
Ski Resort has changed its date, and is the weekend of Aug.
26-28. This is the last weekend before Labor Day. Come
on out and get your sights and bow on target. I could use
some help at the booth and if you can come and spend
some time. I will have a spare free shooting pin so it can be
shared.
I am putting it out now that this will probably be my last
year doing youth camp and the duties of Regional Rep. due
to the fact I will be officially retired and it is time to start
completing my bucket list. I have some travel plans in the
future to get back and visit with friends and family. If you
would like to help and get into helping NYB then I hope to
hear from you. Have a safe season and please keep in touch
as our season starts.
Greetings to all in Region 9. I am Craig Underwood,
the new region rep for New York Bowhunters in Region 9.
I have been a resident of Chautauqua County since 1991.
I visited a majority of this part of the state for eighteen
years as a coach at Southwestern Central High School. As
a first entry, I thought an article about early introduction
to archery would be a great place to start. I was curious as
to the number of school districts in Section VI (western
New York) that have archery as a part of their physical
education curriculum. An administrator friend sent out
and email request to all the schools in our section. Thirtythree schools responded. Twenty-three of the responding
schools have archery at some level in their schools’
curriculum. It is encouraging that seventy percent of the
schools include archery in their yearly physical education
schedule.
For the majority of high school sports, we will all age
out of those like football and basketball, etc. It is a fact
of life. Learning archery at a young age can be a sport
or leisure activity for a lifetime. You don’t need to be the
biggest, fastest or strongest to compete or to just enjoy
participating. Golf, too, can be a lifetime pursuit, but with
the indoor and outdoor archery facilities, it is a year round
activity despite the weather. The level of participation
is there
for every
interest.
You can
teach your
grandkids
in the back yard at
a family gathering, compete at
ranges in clubs and leagues, hunt or not
hunt, or you can compete in regional shoots
across several states. In this, archery in very unique. As a
retired teacher and coach, I see archery as a great teaching
opportunity. It is not physical prowess that allows you
to excel. It is character qualities of patience, practice,
precision, and attention to detail that will benefit an archer.
These are skills that will benefit a lifetime.
If there are any topics I can research or subjects to cover
of a local nature, you can contact me with your suggestions
or comments via email.
Best wishes for a successful season, let me know how
you do.
Craig Underwood, Region 9 Representative
[email protected]
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Tom Voltz took this buck from a ladder stand
on Sunday morning 11/8/15 right at legal shooting
light with his Bear Kodiak Hunter re-curve using
old fiberglass arrows from his father and new
Wasp Archery Sharpshooter broad-heads. The
buck was at 12 yards slightly quartering towards
him in a shooting lane when he drew and released.
After the shot, the buck took off and ran 40 yards
before dropping. The arrow passed completely
through him taking out both lungs.
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Department of
Environmental
Conservation
DEC Announces 2015 Deer Harvest Estimates
Hunters harvested an estimated 202,973 deer
during the 2015-16 hunting seasons, approximately
15% less than the prior year. The 2015 deer take
included an estimated 103,401 antlerless deer and
99,572 antlered bucks. Statewide, this represents a
20.5% decline in antlerless deer harvest and an 8.3%
decline in buck harvest from 2014. Over half of the
bucks harvested in 2015 were aged 2.5 years and
older, continuing a shift towards older bucks in the
harvest. In most of the state, hunters are making this
happen by their own voluntary decisions to pass up
young, small-antlered bucks in favor of older deer.
With the severe winter of 2014-15 and a reduction
in the number of permits available for antlerless
deer in most Wildlife Management Units (WMUs),
a decline in deer harvest was anticipated. However,
overall deer harvest was lower than expected, as
hunting success was apparently also reduced by the
unseasonably warm conditions and lack of snow
during much of November and December. In fact,
harvest reports were tracking on par with 2014 levels
through early November, then started lagging behind
2014 once the regular firearms seasons began.
LET'S GET COOKIN'
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As usual, deer harvests and populations vary
considerably across the state, and in approximately
25% of New York, the 2015 harvest suggests that
deer populations were unchanged or increased from
prior years. Additionally, harvest data indicate that
deer populations in portions of central New York,
the Finger Lakes and the Lake Plains of western
New York remain above desired levels and further
population reduction is necessary.
DEC’s deer harvest summary report (found
online) provides a suite of tables, charts, and maps
detailing the deer harvest around the state.
Deer harvest data are gathered from two main
sources: harvest reports required of all successful
hunters, and DEC staff ’s examination of nearly
14,000 harvested deer at check stations and meat
processors. Statewide harvest estimates are made
by cross-referencing these two data sources and
calculating the total harvest from the reporting rate
for each zone and tag type. A full report of the
2015-16 deer harvest, as well as past deer and bear
harvest summaries, is available at www.dec.ny.gov/
outdoor/42232.html.
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Boneless breast meat from one wild turkey
2/3 cup soy sauce
1cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Slice the breast meat lengthwise to create fillets that are about 1/2 inch thick. Make a
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approximately 10 minutes per side or until done to taste.
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FALL 2016
FFBH Celebrates 50 Years
The FFBH (Flashing Feathers Bow Hunters) club was
founded in 1966 by 6 people with a common interest
in bow hunting . The club was founded on the stated
purpose to “provide an organized bow hunting club
devoted to the development of skillful and competent
bow hunting techniques” and to “help provide for
a better hunter-landowner relationship through a
better understanding of conservation, sportsmanship,
education and hunter/landowner cooperation.”
The founding members held their first meetings in the
Danby Federated church and in various other places for
the first few years. The FFBH built their first clubhouse
in 1969 on leased property on Peters Road in Danby,
NY: a small building with no running water and a wood
stove for heat. Currently the new clubhouse stands in
the original location on property purchased by the club
in 2012 and is complete with indoor shooting range and
an outdoor 3D course. In August they will be hosting a
special celebration at the new club facility for all past and
present members of the organization.
Over the years the FFBH’s commitment to education
and conservation has led them to be involved in many
activities of note.
• The FFBH was directly involved with the development
of the NYS Bow hunter education course.
• Through affiliation with the NYFAA (New York Field
Archers Association) the organization was intimately
involved with early legislation concerning bow hunting
in NYS. As a result of this relationship the organization
became known as the NYFAB (New York Field Archers
and Bow Hunters Association).
• The FFBH is currently a member of the TCFSC
(Tompkins County Federation of Sporting Clubs)
and continues to be involved in legislation at the
grass roots level through the NYSCC (New York State
Conservation Council).
• The FFBH Conceived the New York State Whitetail
Deer Forum and Big Game Classic which began at the
old fire house in Newfield in 1985 and had its sunset in
1997 after gracing such venues as the NYS Armory in
Ithaca, NY and The Treadway Inn in Owego, NY.
• The FFBH has been involved in the 4H shooting sports
program as well as the National Hunting and Fishing
Days when they were held at the Pyramid Mall in
Ithaca.
• The FFBH currently supports the NYS DEC “Kids to
Camp” program by sponsoring as many as 9 young
adults each year to attend a week long conservation
camp.
The emphasis on ethical bow hunting skills and
techniques has produced a membership with a pretty
impressive record. Several members of the club have
had articles published in national magazines and other
periodicals. Other members have hunted all over the
globe and have experienced a variety of cultures and
landscapes while harvesting numerous North American
and African big game species. At home in New York
state they have harvested 1047 whitetail deer since being
founded in 1966.
The Constitution of the FFBH currently limits
the active member roll to 30 members and with the
addition of Life, associate and long distance members
the FFBH now has a roll of 48. The past 50 years has
seen a dynamic membership roll but is blessed to still
have 2 of the original 6 founders as well as many second
generation members. Kristin (Laurenson) Morse is the
current president of the FFBH and is herself a second
generation member.
The FFBH is still committed to their original
purpose and has expanded their mission to include
youth education, mentoring and hunter/non hunter
relations. The FFBH looks forward to the challenges of
the next 50 years as men and women committed to the
sport of Bow Hunting.
Left To Right: Jamie Morgan, Steve Barber, Randy Laurenson, Tom Crossgrove, Rudy Laurenson, George Lampila, Kristin Morse, Ted Schwartz,
Tom Schwartz, Dick Hautala, Richie Coombs, Bruce Murray, Ed Fetherbay, John Kumpf, Sam Murray, Emily Woodin, Tom Schwartz,
Dale Houseknecht, Ray Corey, Tim Jordan, Jamie Bobnick, Bruce Boda, Rollie Boda, Joe Ebel, Bill Gardner, Fran Davis. Absent: Alan Boda,
Larry Burke, Ross Coombs, Adam Corey, John Dawson, Lee Dobbs, Bruce Hatch, Charles Jordan, Bill Kilroy, Pat Moore, Scott Nelson, Russ
Nitchman, Jim Turk, Tari Springer, Jim Diles, Lynn Ford, Cody Harris, John Harris, John M. Harris, Mike Hatton, Jacob Housekneckt,
Dick Oltz, Dave White And Don Woodin
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2016 NYB Banquet
Thank Yous
Thank you to those who contributed to the success of the 25th year anniversary of NYB. Thank You to any anonymous
contributors and anyone inadvertently left off this list. Without your support we would not be able to achieve our goals!
Art Sperl, Jr.
Terry Receveur
One Stringer Arrow Wraps
Patty McMahon
Pat Aina
Tim Joens
Gooseman Game Calls
Tom Glynn
Jack Paluh Arts, Inc.
Trapper Mick’s Bear Hunting
Taxis River Outfitters
Moonshine Ranch
Iron Skillet Seasonings
Mark Zagger
Fox Studios Taxidermy
Merritt Compton
Walt Dixon
Ed Gorch Bryson Lake Lodge
Peter Fiduccia
Greene County Ferderation of Sportsmen
Tom Brown
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Larry Hilderbran
Denis Ryder
Deer Ridge Acres
Bohning
Walt Dixon
Dennis Ryder, Jr.
Chris & Paula Daley
Mike Savage
Pinetree Farms, Inc.
John LaVelle
Ron Henry Bear Camps
Stony Brook Outfitters
Roger & Kathy Brewer
Denny’s Sharpeners
Bitzenberger Machine & Tool
Ultimate Predator
Flying Arrow Sports
Jason Harter
Spartan Hunting Preserve
Sunny Hill Resort
Custom Trophies
G & H Lumber Eric Massinan
CNY Wildfowlers
Anthony Picariello, Jr.
Dave McMahon
Cindy Phillips
John Jeanneney
Art’s Archery Shop
Buc-A-Roo Charters
Adventure Plus Outfitters
Alex Simon
Wart Hog Safaris
Brushy Fork Outfitters
Pope & Young Club
Dennis Scicchitano
Genus Logistics
Dale Wahlburger
Tom Weaver
Kathy Armstrong
Joel Riotto
Dead Down Wind
Wolf Creek Productions
Greg Kerns
Denis Ryder take
s aim under the
watchful eye of
Roger Brewer.
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B’s youngest
king care of NY
Jon Paul Lake ta rey.
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Spikes member,
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of NYB’s younge cting one
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(L-R) Ray Otto, Kevin Armstrong, Joel Riotto, Sean Walp,
Tom Weaver & Dale Walburger sharing approximately
200 years of bowhunting experience!
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President Rich K adour to the banquet.
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Senator George
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BOD Ed Gorch (L) congratulates Greg
Kerns (R) winner of Bow Tech raffle.
Members enjoy
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this one to win e of the many archery games,
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Camo to Camo hunt recipient Army
Sergeant Eric Mussian (and his biggest fan)
receives recognition from Director,
Guest speaker, C
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Ed Gorch
of Bowhunter M t Wells, editor
agazine
with award
Kathy Armstrong presented
ognition of her
by Merritt Compton in rec rk for NYB
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FALL 2016
In Memoriam
A tribute to those we have lost…
In Memory of
Ty Moore
In Memory of
Philip Guarnuccio
Donated by
His NYB Friends
Donated by
David Klein
In Memory of Karl Lockwood
1950 – 2014
DO YOU HAVE A FRIEND OR FAMILY
MEMBER WHO HAS PASSED ON?
The New York Bowhunters’ “In Memoriam”
program offers a unique and meaningful way to
honor and remember a friend or family member
with a $400 gift to NYB.
DONATION INCLUDES:
Custom plaque applied to an NYB Youth Camp
Genesis bow with the name of the individual
who passed, the deceased’s name is registered in
the “In Memoriam” section of FullDraw, and the
person purchasing the memorial will receive an
appreciation plaque.
For additional information contact: Annie Jacobs
585-229-7468
[email protected]
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NEEDED
PHOTOS &
ARTICLES FOR
UPCOMING
ISSUES OF
“FULL DRAW”
The Editors
of Full Draw
want your
submissions
for upcoming
issues.
Send us your
hunt pictures
and stories!
Send
submissions to:
Andrew
Cotraccia
585-520-2630
Or via e-mail:
[email protected]
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